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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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